On Thursday, June 11th, the Camden FFA Chapter held its annual year-end award ceremony in the Camden High School Auditorium. The event serves as the culmination of a year of activity for the chapter, and as a celebration of success in areas such as agriculture education, civic engagement, and leadership development that serve as the foundation for the national organization. It also serves as an opportunity to celebrate staff and families for their contributions to a successful FFA program.
The program also unveiled newly-selected student leadership for the 2026-27 school year, served as a salute to seniors Autumn Porter, Alexis Albrecht, and Izabella Johnson, and served as a proper sendoff for founding advisor Karly Evans as she moves on to a new opportunity in the region.
Congratulations to the following award recipients:
Honorary Chapter Degree
Awarded to guests that have made a lasting impact on the local FFA Chapter.
Mrs. Judy Dacey
Mrs. Lorie Lescenski
Mr. David Stoezel
Mrs. Tracy Hooker 
FFA Jacket Award - Presented by the Oneida County Farm Bureau
Awarded to a member or member(s) that go above and beyond expectations for the chapter.
Amelia Nobis and Kiersten Hall
FFA Greenhand Degree
Awarded to ninth grade or older members who learn about the FFA history, mission, creed and emblem and make plans for an SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience)
Alivia Gallup
Kiersten Hall
Amelia Nobis
Samantha MacMurray
Marah Johnson
Elexis Smith
Outstanding Greenhand Degree Recipient - Kiersten Hall 
FFA Discovery Degree
The first degree a member can be eligible for. It is intended for seventh and eighth grade members who participate in FFA activities.
Katherine Dean
Damian Jaeger-Soullas
Regann Janes
Paul Seymour
Outstanding Discovery Degree Recipient - Katherine Dean
FFA Chapter Degree
Awarded to members in 10th grade or higher who are involved in chapter activities and community service and complete the minimum hours of instruction and SAE project growth.
Kayla Winn
Mary Hall
Reese Bates
Alexis Albrecht
Autumn Porter
Izabella Johnson
Outstanding Chapter Degree Recipient - Reese Bates
Graduating Seniors
Seniors were presented with their FFA graduation honor cord.
Alexis Albrecht, Autumn Porter, Izabella Johnson
2026-27 Leadership Group
Camden High School
President: Reese Bates
Vice President: Ford Church
Secretary: Kiersten Hall
Treasurer: Kayla Winn
Sentinel: Amelia Nobis
Reporter: Addison Pitoniak
Student Advisor: Mary Hall
Camden Middle School
FFA Leader: Mia Hathaway
